Japanese winterhazel
Corylopsis glabrescens Franch. & Sav.
Corylopsis glabrescens, known as Japanese winterhazel, is a species in the genus Corylopsis of the family Hamamelidaceae. It is native to Japan and was first described in 1878 by Franch. & Sav.
Description
Corylopsis glabrescens is a member of the Hamamelidaceae family, commonly referred to as the witch-hazel family. This species is part of the genus Corylopsis, which includes several deciduous shrubs known for their early spring flowers. The plant is native to Japan and is recognized by its common name, Japanese winterhazel. The species was formally described in 1878 by the botanists Franch. & Sav.
Other common names
Japanese winterhazel
Distribution
Japan